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Orchids of Sumatra
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In this article, the authors describe 139 genera and 1,118 species of orchids occurring in Sumatra and its surrounding islands and provide detailed descriptions of habitat, ecology and geographical ranges.Abstract:
The author describes 139 genera and 1,118 species of orchids occurring in Sumatra and its surrounding islands. The 664 excellent colour photographs are supplemented by 70 superb line drawings. Detailed descriptions of habitat, ecology and geographical ranges will make this work very useful to growers, taxonomists and conservationists.read more
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